Time Management of School Administrators Affecting the Work Efficiency in School under Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4

Abstract

Background and Aims: Time management is a crucial factor that enables school administrators to effectively plan, control, and carry out various tasks under the diverse workload of a school environment. Appropriate time utilization directly impacts the quality and success of school operations. This research aimed to: (1) study the time management of school administrators under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, (2) study the work efficiency in schools under the same jurisdiction, and (3) examine how the time management of school administrators affects work efficiency in schools under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4.

Methodology: This research is a descriptive study. The sample group consisted of 302 teachers from schools under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, selected through stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

Results: 1) The time management of school administrators under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 was found to be at a high level overall. When considering each aspect, two aspects were rated at the highest level and four aspects at a high level. The highest mean score was for task prioritization, followed by calendar planning, while the lowest was for the ability to say no. 2) The work efficiency in schools under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 was also found to be at a high level overall. Three aspects were rated at the highest level and one aspect at a high level. The highest mean score was for time management, followed by work quantity and cost efficiency, while the lowest was for work quality. And 3) Time management of school administrators had a statistically significant effect on work efficiency in schools under the Nakhon Si Thammarat Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 at the .01 level.

Conclusion: School administrators demonstrated good time management, particularly in planning and task prioritization. This contributed to a high overall level of work efficiency in terms of time, workload, and cost. Although weaknesses were identified in work quality and the ability to decline unnecessary tasks, the overall findings indicate that effective time management by administrators positively impacts the school's operational efficiency and organization. If administrators are able to achieve a true balance between responsibility and appropriate time use, it could significantly enhance the quality of education and reduce redundant workloads within schools.